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AF11 UCW

2011 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,282 mi
Last recorded153,282 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 UCW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 153,282 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 151,790 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 65,674 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 127,230 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 127,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides rear (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 115,202 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 115,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 104,723 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,115 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 86,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 77,253 miles

both front tyres are worn

front brake pads are low

Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,257 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 60,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,705 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,233 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AF11 UCW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,482 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF11 UCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF11 UCW registered?

AF11 UCW is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is AF11 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 UCW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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